Austria orders 12 Leonardo M-346 Block 20 light combat aircraft from Italy

Rome: The Italian Ministry of Defence announced this week the signing of an intergovernmental agreement for the supply of 12 Leonardo M-346 FA (Block 20) light combat aircraft to Austria. The contract also includes a full mission simulator, IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile integration, Link 16 data link, Nexter 20mm gun pods, LAU-32 rocket launchers, and […]

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Denmark launches world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant

Denmark inaugurated the world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol facility this week, marking a major step in the decarbonization of the shipping industry. Located in Kasso, southern Denmark, the €150 million ($167 million) plant is jointly owned by Denmark’s European Energy and Japan’s Mitsui, and will produce 42,000 metric tons, or 53 million litres, of e-methanol annually. […]

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Henan’s January-April foreign trade exceeds 270 billion yuan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Amid a complex and volatile global economic landscape, Henan’s foreign trade has maintained steady growth, underscoring its strong resilience and vitality. According to data released by Zhengzhou Customs on May 14, Henan’s total imports and exports reached 275.77 billion yuan in the first four months of the year, up 29.5% year-on-year, 27.1 […]

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Henan’s first ‘TIR + cross-border e-commerce’ shipment launched

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan’s first cross-border e-commerce TIR truck convoy operated by China Gate International Logistics Group this week departed from Zone A of Zhengzhou Comprehensive Bonded Zone. This marks Henan’s first attempt to integrate the “9610” cross-border e-commerce model with the TIR international road transport system, signalling the successful launch of an innovative logistics […]

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China, Russia foster green partnership

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Russia and China are forging a broader and greener energy partnership that far transcends the traditional fossil energy trade, taking in hydrogen and renewables, according to a think tank official. This deepening partnership signals broadening cooperation between the two countries, encompassing many sectors, said Zhang Xiuling, director of the Overseas Investment Environment […]

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Chinese vice-premier calls for enhanced regulation of food safety, market order

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing has called for efforts to ensure food safety, maintain a fair and competitive market order, optimize China’s consumer environment, and protect the interests of the people. Zhang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection […]

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China, Malaysia to strengthen air cargo cooperation between Zhengzhou and Kuala Lumpur

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On April 17, 2025, China and Malaysia issued a joint statement on building a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Article 21 of the statement emphasizes the commitment of both countries to comprehensive aviation cooperation, including enhanced civil aviation technical exchanges and closer air cargo collaboration between Kuala Lumpur International […]

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Henan deepens its ties with ASEAN

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan has great potential for further collaboration with ASEAN. Trains bound for ASEAN depart regularly from Zhengzhou International Land Port every day. Over the years, Henan has embraced the Belt and Road Initiative, seized the opportunities presented by RCEP, and leveraged its transportation hub advantages to strengthen ties between China and its […]

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CM assures EU rights standards compliance

Newswire Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif this week invited companies from the European Union states to invest in the education, information technology, green energy and health sectors in the province. Welcoming the EU Parliamentary Delegation for South Asia to discuss matters related to mutual interests, bilateral relations, trade, education and investment, she agreed […]

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Pakistan, Denmark forge $2 billion maritime partnership to modernize ports

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week announced a significant partnership worth $2 billion to modernize the country’s maritime infrastructure. This collaboration aims to improve port operations and enhance global trade competitiveness. The announcement came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf. They agreed […]

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Revisit ‘Beijing Consensus’ to navigate challenges

Yang Xuedong Currently, economic globalization is facing strong headwinds. The “Washington Consensus,” once promoted by the US and other Western countries as the standard model for development, has not only lost its appeal among many developing nations but has also proven ineffective in addressing internal challenges within developed countries. Amid growing discussions about finding solutions […]

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What signals does Spanish Prime Minister’s visit to China send?

Global Times President Xi Jinping met with visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on Friday. This marks Sanchez’s third visit to China within three years, highlighting Madrid’s emphasis to deepening China-Spain relations and representing the continuation of the friendly policies toward China from many European countries. Sources from the Spanish government revealed that […]

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MoC signed to deepen China-Pakistan cooperation in cotton research

China Economic Net Beijing: A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by the institute of Cotton Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ICR-CAAS) and Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan, in Anyang, Henan, China recently aiming to launch comprehensive cooperation in cotton germplasm innovation, pest-resistant breeding, and cultivation technologies. Under the new agreement, both sides […]

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What is the ETA? European travellers need €12 entry permit to visit the UK starting this week

Newswire Brussels: The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has officially expanded to European travellers. Starting 2 April 2025, all European visitors will need ETA approval – or, for some non-EU nationals, a visa – to enter the UK. The system became mandatory for travellers from the US, Canada and Australia on 8 January 2025, […]

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Germany introduces new visa appointment system in Pakistan

Karachi: Germany’s Consulate General in Karachi this week implemented a significant change to its visa appointment system, effective immediately. Due to overwhelming demand, applicants will no longer be able to book appointments directly. Instead, they must first register on a waiting list, with appointments being allocated based on availability and registration order. The change specifically […]

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Pakistan unveils salt-themed pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka to boost exports

Celina ali Islamabad: Pakistan unveiled its national pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka at a soft launch event in Kobe, said the country’s trade development authority this week, featuring a design inspired by the country’s iconic salt mines amid a broader effort to promote exports of its globally appreciated pink salt. The pavilion, themed “Universe in […]

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Why the China-Japan-South Korea dialogue matters to the world

Global Times In a world increasingly shaped by fractured alliances, three Asian neighbors – China, Japan, and South Korea – have quietly revived a long-dormant trilateral dialogue. The 13th China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held in Seoul recently. Their foreign ministers also met in Tokyo on March 22 for the first time […]

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France’s Macron calls for suspension of investment in US after tariffs

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week called for European companies to suspend planned investment in the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on American imports. “Investments to come or investments announced in recent weeks should be suspended until things are clarified with the United States,” Macron said during a […]

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Pakistan-Denmark strengthen energy ties: Danish expertise to boost mining, green investments

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with His Excellency Jakob Linulf, the Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, this week at the Petroleum Division. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with special emphasis on mining sector and technological collaboration. The meeting highlighted the critical […]

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In a first, Pakistan begins exporting cars to Japan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Honda Atlas Pakistan has made history by initiating exports of completely built cars to Japan, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s automotive industry. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries & Production Division, Haroon Akhtar Khan, this week participated as the chief guest in a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official commencement […]

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Production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials grows steadily

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials has maintained stable growth in recent years, an agricultural official said this week. The supply capacity of traditional Chinese medicine materials has continued to climb. The planting areas have now reached around 50 million mu (3.33 million hectares) across China, doubling over the past decade, […]

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Sea-rail direct transport boosts global reach for ‘Made in Henan’ products

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: With a resounding whistle, a container train carrying leather goods set off from Putian Railway Station in Zhengzhou this week. After reaching Qingdao Port by rail, the goods will seamlessly transition to a maritime route bound for Spain, where they will be shipped to the European market. “It’s the first time Henan […]

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Pakistan and Denmark discuss $2 billion maritime investment

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week reviewed the progress of Denmark’s $2 billion investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met with Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf to discuss the project. They focused on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year. Both sides emphasized the […]

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